Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Oh!"

At the sound of the exclamation, I saw Xander turn his head to the side and cover his eyes with his hand.

Brandon stood up straight and said calmly, "Mr. Roulder, haven't you seen people in love before?"

Xander lowered his hand. "I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've seen it done so... intimately."

He turned to me. "Ms. Crown, you really live up to your reputation in the marketing department. You've developed a new style of affection."

I was speechless.

"Are you tired standing there? Others are." Brandon ended Xander's teasing.

Xander slapped his forehead. "Look at me, so shocked that I forgot the main event."

He moved aside and said, "Boss, please."

Boss?

I was startled and then saw a short, plump man with what looked like a seven-month 'pregnant belly' walk in.

Not knowing who this person was, I instinctively looked at Brandon.

rubbing his lips. I noticed

take a seat here!" Xander eagerly pulled out the chair at

then did I remember that Xander had mentioned bringing

Director, Brandon Howell, and

the big

was the mysterious boss I had been

me did not match my expectations at

last name was Howell

invested in

Wasn't it Brandon?

Stephen." Brandon had already greeted

still dazed, feeling like I had been hit

Crown, stop

I was speechless.

man in front of me, who looked thirty in

I'm Madeline

are. Please, have a seat!" Stephen said with

match the demeanor of someone

so, I was still a bit shocked. Ever since I found out the person who invested in Xander was a Howell, I had assumed the big boss was

completely overturned my assumptions, and the impact

felt something